This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include 1997 model year vehicles and parts.

ISSUE:

The purpose of this article is to clarify warranty coverage for air conditioning components on the F-53 Super Duty, Class “A,” Motorhome Chassis.

ACTION:

Use the following Application Chart and Figures 1, 2 and 3 for part identification, locations and information for warranty clarification.

Figure 1 – Article 97-22-12

Figure 2 – Article 97-22-12

Figure 3 – Article 97-22-12

Since the 1992 model year, the F-53 chassis has been equipped with a factory-installed A/C prep package consisting of a compressor, condenser, receiver/drier and high side pressure line with service valve.

NOTE:

1992-94 MODELS BUILT THROUGH 12/15/94 ARE EQUIPPED WITH CONVENTIONAL R-12 REFRIGERANT. THOSE BUILT AFTER 12/15/94 ARE EQUIPPED WITH R-134a REFRIGERANT.

The following Application Chart shows all applicable A/C service parts for the affected model years.

A SPECIAL PROGRAM CODE (R9C) HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO EXPEDITE WARRANTY CLAIMS PROCESSING. FOR PROBLEMS RELATED TO WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION, CONTACT THE WARRANTY ASSISTANCE TEAM (WAT) HOTLINE AT 1-800-423-8851.